Guyanese Bhaji (Sautéed Spinach)

Guyanese bhaji is sautéed spinach made with garlic and tomatoes for a simple and nutritious vegan side dish. This easy sautéed spinach recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs really well with most curries and a side of dhal.

Course Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Cuisine American, Guyanese

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 115kcal

Equipment

Large Sauté Pan

Ingredients

3 bundles Fresh Spinach chopped OR 4-6 cups of frozen chopped whole leaf spinach
3 Large Tomatoes diced
5 Garlic Cloves grated
3 tbsp Oil
½ tsp Salt

Instructions

Add oil to a large sauté pan on medium heat.
When pan comes up to temperature, add tomatoes and garlic and cook until tomatoes are soft.
Then add the chopped spinach, if using frozen spinach defrost spinach completely before cooking, then squeeze out excess water.
Sauté spinach on medium to high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked. When using fresh spinach this will take about 10 minutes. Allow additional cooking time for frozen spinach.
Spinach is finished when all the water has cooked down and the spinach has a slightly dark green color, careful not to overcook the spinach.

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